Texas · Chapter 23 of 44

Financing Concepts and Components

Methods of financing including conventional and non-conventional loans, seller financing (contract for deed), lien theory vs. title theory, sources of financing, types of loans, and mortgage clauses.

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Methods of Financing

Common financing methods: (1) Conventional mortgage (not FHA/VA/USDA). (2) FHA-insured loans. (3) VA-guaranteed loans. (4) USDA Rural Development loans. (5) Seller financing (contract for deed, wraparound, owner-carried second). (6) Hard money loans (asset-based, high rates).

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